The party says scrapping the scheme in 2021 left the UK less competitive than European destinations.

Sir Ed Davey pledged to spend £600m a year on maternity services if the Lib Dems were in government.

Funding will allow victims to view proceedings remotely and give evidence from a separate room via video link, the government says.

Devon County Council leader Julian Brazil tells the BBC Ed Davey is not the right person to lead the party.